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Exploring the Parts of a Wind Turbine
Exploring the Parts of a Wind Turbine
Throughout our learning today, we have explored the components of a horizontal wind turbine. Each of the parts of a wind turbine are extremely important to the success and efficiency of the turbine. Continue to explore the parts of a wind turbine in the case study below. Each of the documents below explores a turbine that features an innovative component (or part). Use the Google Doc below and the included recommended resources to explore the innovative technology. Then, either use the Google Slides template below or create your own to create a presentation about the innovative turbine technology.
Learning More
Learning More
The suggested resources below further explore the parts of a wind turbine. Use the document recommended for your age. After learning about the case, move on to create a slides presentation that further details the case study.
Wind Energy 101 as described by the Department of Energy
The Pros and Cons of Wind Energy from Energy.gov
How Does Wind Energy Work by Scientific American
Consider the Following Questions as You Explore:
What are the benefits of wind power?
What are the challenges of wind power?
How do you know if the benefits outweigh the challenges?
Documenting Your Work
Documenting Your Work
Use the template below to share what you have learned about this case study. You should open the slides presentation by clicking on it and then going to file and making a copy. You can always create a presentation of your own as well as long as you answer each of the questions in our template are answered.
Once you have completed your slides presentation. Click on the share button in the top right corner and copy the link. Then, go to our Google Form to share you presentation with your PicoOnline teacher.
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